Polymer Science and Innovative Applications: Materials, Techniques, and Future Developments - Softcover

Über die Autorinnen und Autoren

Professor Mariam Al Ali AlMaadeed is Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies and a Professor at Qatar University. She earned her Ph.D. in Materials Science from Alexandria University, Egypt, in 2001 and joined Qatar University’s Physics Department the same year. Prof. AlMaadeed specializes in polymers, characterization and structure, nanocomposites, and nanotechnology. Her expertise includes extensive consultation and workshop delivery to industry, government, and community organizations. Her achievements have been recognized with prestigious awards such as the Physics State Award (2010), the Gulf Petrochemical Association Plastic Excellence Award (2014), and the ISESCO Prize.

Dr. Deepalekshmi Ponnamma is the section head of Research Quality in the research planning and development department at Qatar University, Qatar. She is a PhD graduate from the Deakin University, Australia, and finished the post-doctoral studies from Qatar University. Her research interest includes synthesizing the different nanoarchitectures, polymer nanocomposites for efficient technological applications.

Dr. Marcelo Carignano received his Ph.D. in Physics from the National University of La Plata, Argentina. His research experience covers the application of computational methods to elucidate detailed structural and dynamical properties of different systems, including polymers at interfaces, colloidal and polymeric gels, aqueous solutions and interfaces, molecular crystals and hybrid organic-inorganic perovskites. He joined QEERI in 2012, after spending several years at different institutions in the United States.

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Polymer Applications in the Modern World: Techniques, Requirements, and Future Prospects introduces the science of innovative polymers and composites, their analysis via experimental techniques and simulation, and their utilization in a variety of application areas. This approach helps to unlock the potential of new materials for product design and other uses. The book also examines the role that these applications play in the human world, from pollution and health impacts, to their potential to make a positive contribution in areas including environmental remediation, medicine and healthcare, and renewable energy.The book begins by considering the advantages, disadvantages, possibilities, and challenges relating to the utilization of polymers in human society, before studying in detail the physical, mechanical, and chemical properties of polymers. The next part of the book describes how to produce and improve the properties of polymers, through non-experimental procedures and experimental analysis techniques. The fourth section is dedicated to the common real world applications of polymers, and covers major, cutting-edge fields such as biomedical, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, textiles, electronics, optics, and packaging. Finally, the current trends and future needs of polymers are presented, with particular attention to environmental and health aspects.This is an essential resource for anyone approaching polymer properties, modification, processing, and applications, from another background. In academia, the book enables researchers, scientists and advanced students, from a diverse range of fields, to conduct interdisciplinary research across materials science and engineering. In industry, this information supports engineers, designers, technologists and researchers, looking to utilize polymer materials or to develop plastics products.